This study provides detailed and sensitive readings of the Hezekiah narratives (2 Kings 18'20 and Isaiah 36'39) from a theological perspective. It concentrates on the theme of faith, using narrative criticism as its methodology. Attention is paid especially to setting, plot, point of view and characterization within the narratives. A largely positive portrayal of Hezekiah emerges that underlines the importance and relevance of scripture.

David Bostock is a teaching fellow in Old Testament at the University of St Andrews, Scotland, UK